We have had no snow today. That is the good news. The bad news is that we are back in the deep freeze and will be for a couple of days. Someone said how pretty the snow looked today. It is pretty if you don't have to drive in it or shovel.I watched most of Obama's inauguration today as did a lot of people around the world. My daughter-in-law reminds us that he is just a man. I agree, of course, but he is a remarkable man. I watched the reports of the racial conflicts in the 1950s and 60s. So much violence and bitterness on both sides. I would have said it would take a century at least before any black person could ever expect to be President of the most powerful country on earth.
If the only contribution President Obama makes to his country is to give the American people hope then he has accomplished a very great deal indeed. Most people have lost hope these days. The economy, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the lack of integrity in business and politics have resulted in a loss of faith in people and if Obama can even partially restore that, he is a great man.
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ReplyDeleteI watched a lot of Obama's inauguration as well, was quite impressive I think. And I agree... hope is very important!
Yes, I agree completely! I was only a little bit worried about the fact that people think he is something to be worshipped. I am excited about a black President, too, and feel priviledged to be living in this wonderful time in history.
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